By Elizabeth Hogue, Esq. Approximately one year ago, the FBI and the Department of Justice conducted “Operation Nightingale,” which focused on a scheme to issue fake nursing degrees at three schools. While still operational, the schools issued seven thousand six hundred fraudulent... Continue Reading
What are the requirements in California for a licensed vocational nurse to perform respiratory tasks while employed by a licensed home health agency? In September of 2022, SB 1426 was passed into law. The bill provides that a licensed vocational nurse who is employed by a licensed home... Continue Reading
May was another in a long line of busy months in the State Capitol, with the key themes being bill deadlines and the budget. Regarding the budget, the Governor on May 14 revealed his “May Revise” budget which reflects economic factors of the past three months and what ended... Continue Reading
Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians Releases Notice on IV Administration The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians has notified licensees that pursuant to applicable law and regulations, LVNs can only administer IV’s when: They have received... Continue Reading
This Week is CAHSAH’s 2024 In-person Annual Conference & Expo We are looking forward to seeing everyone in-person for CAHSAH’s premiere Annual Home Care & Hospice Conference and Expo in beautiful Rancho Mirage May 21-23. Onsite registration is available. Now more than ever,... Continue Reading
Next Week is CAHSAH’s 2024 In-person Annual Conference & Expo We are looking forward to seeing everyone in-person for CAHSAH’s premiere Annual Home Care & Hospice Conference and Expo in beautiful Rancho Mirage May 21-23. Now more than ever, education is an essential... Continue Reading
Less Than Two Weeks Until CAHSAH’s 2024 In-person Annual Conference & Expo We are looking forward to seeing everyone in-person for CAHSAH’s premiere Annual Home Care & Hospice Conference and Expo in beautiful Rancho Mirage May 21-23. Book your hotel room now because... Continue Reading
Less Than Three Weeks Until CAHSAH’s 2024 In-person Annual Conference & Expo We are looking forward to seeing everyone in-person for CAHSAH’s premiere Annual Home Care & Hospice Conference and Expo in beautiful Rancho Mirage May 21-23. Book your hotel room now because... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Location H.R. 547 Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI] S. 100 Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr. [D-PA] Better Care Better Jobs Act: This bill establishes programs and provides funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Position Location AB 2185 (Jackson D) Employment Agencies: Domestic Workers: Would enact important consumer protections that would prohibit Domestic Referral Agencies from collecting fees directly from home care clients to pay... Continue Reading
Happy May CAHSAH Members! Countdown to CAHSAH’s Annual Conference has begun!! Join us for networking and growth opportunities May 20-23, 2024 at the beautiful Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. Are you as excited as I am to attend CAHSAH’s Annual... Continue Reading
Spring has sprung and there is no better illustration of that than what we saw in April in the State Capitol. The last Friday of that month was the deadline for bills to be considered in policy committees in both the Assembly and Senate and sent on to their respective appropriations committees. ... Continue Reading
